Martina Hingis
Martina Hingis is a retired Swiss professional tennis player, often regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players of all time. Born on September 30, 1980, in Košice, Czechoslovakia, she became the youngest-ever world No. 1 at the age of 16 in 1997. Hingis is known for her exceptional skills on the court, including her tactical intelligence and versatile gameplay, which helped her secure five Grand Slam singles titles and an impressive 13 Grand Slam doubles titles. Throughout her career, she faced various controversies, including a notable doping case that led to her suspension in 2007. After retiring from professional tennis, Hingis made a successful comeback, continuing to compete at a high level in doubles before retiring for the second time in 2017. Her legacy in the sport remains influential, and she is celebrated for her contributions to women's tennis.
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Martina Hingis is mentioned as a player who reached the Australian Open finals four times in a row.
Tenang dalam Tekanan, Elena Rybakina Juara
Indonesia· 2026-01-31
Sabalenka's achievement of seven consecutive finals places her alongside Martina Hingis in tennis history.
Australian Open 2026 final: Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina set for explosive women's final
United Kingdom· 2026-01-31
Martina Hingis was the first player to reach four consecutive finals in Melbourne before Arina Sabalenka.
Istočni blok u pohodu na pehar u Melburnu
Montenegro· 2026-01-31
Latisha Chan won one women’s doubles Grand Slam, the 2017 US Open paired with Martina Hingis.
Latisha Chan to receive retirement honors
Taiwan· 2026-01-22
Martina Hingis is noted for having a unique natural quality in her game.
«Tennis ist eine Schule des Lebens», sagt der Psychiater.
Switzerland· 2026-01-16
Martina Hingis is mentioned as a comparison to Patricia Lannen and Oskar Jenni, highlighting their expertise in child development.
Patchwork-Familienleben: Einblicke von ErziehungsexpertenSwitzerland· 2025-11-30
Sabalenka is the first woman to reach both the Australian and US Opens finals for three consecutive years since Martina Hingis in 1999.
US Open 2025 final: Aryna Sabalenka faces Amanda Anisimova with revenge and redemption on the lineUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-06
Martina Hingis has spoken out about men who followed her from hotel to hotel during her career.
Tennis star cries at US Open after seeing ex in crowd
Ghana· 2025-09-01
Martina Hingis previously experienced similar discomfort with cannabis smoke at Flushing Meadows.
Casper Ruud kritisiert Cannabisgestank auf dem PlatzSwitzerland· 2025-08-31
Martina Hingis remarked on the smell of cannabis during a doubles match at the US Open in 2014.
‘Hash court’ and high drama: how weed became the US Open’s new distraction | US Open Tennis 2025United Kingdom· 2025-08-28
Martina Hingis defeated Venus Williams in the final of the US Open in 1997.
Venus Williams retrouve l’US Open, vingt-huit ans après sa première apparition
France· 2025-08-25
She made her debut here as a 17-year-old in 1997, becoming the first unseeded player in the Open era to reach the final before losing to Martina Hingis.
‘It’s in my DNA’: undimmed Venus Williams returns to US Open at 45 | Venus WilliamsUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-24
Martina Hingis is referenced as a contemporary of the Williams sisters who rose to fame at a young age.
Venus Williams bei den US Open 2023: Abschied oder Comeback?Switzerland· 2025-08-24
Martina Hingis was a special guest at the final match where Bublik triumphed.
Alexander Bublik triumphiert in Gstaad erstmals auf SandSwitzerland· 2025-07-20
Martina Hingis showcased her skills at the event and praised Donna's efforts for her city.
Sportske novosti - Donna: 'Martina je u nevjerojatnoj formi!' Hingis: 'Iva me pobijedila u finalu Pariza, no i dalje smo prijateljice'
Croatia· 2025-07-15
Martina Hingis was the last Swiss woman to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals before Belinda Bencic.
Djokovic sets up Sinner showdown, Swiatek reaches first Wimbledon semi-final
Guyana· 2025-07-10
Stephan Klapproth compared his early career challenges to those faced by Martina Hingis, who reached the peak of her career at a young age.
Stephan Klapproth über das SRF, Donald Trump und HumanismusSwitzerland· 2025-06-19
Martina Hingis is listed among the notable visitors to Tiger Tops.
टाइगर टप्स : नेपाल चिनायो, नेपालले चिनेन- कोसेली
Nepal· 2025-06-14
Martina Hingis is noted for her historical achievement of reaching quarter-finals at Roland Garros.
French Open 2025 results: Coco Gauff reaches quarter-finals with straight set win, Mirra Andreeva throughUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-02
Martina Hingis was the world number one player whom Jelena Dokic faced at Wimbledon in 1999.
L'ex tennista Jelena Dokic comunica la morte del padre, per anni è stata vittima di abusi da lui: «Ma perderlo è difficile»
Italy· 2025-05-22
Andreeva became the youngest woman since Martina Hingis in 1997 to win back-to-back WTA 1000 titles.
LeBron James says he’s ‘happy to have helped’ Mirra Andreeva in Indian Wells win
United States· 2025-03-18
Martina Hingis is noted as a historical reference for being the youngest to win consecutive WTA 1000 titles.
Andreeva, la rusa de 17 años que ganó su segundo WTA 1000 al hilo y confirmó que es la nueva estrella del tenis femenino
Argentina· 2025-03-17
Martina Hingis is referenced as one of the youngest winners of the Indian Wells tournament.
Мирра Андреева победила Соболенко в финале турнира в Индиан-Уэллсе — РБК
Russia· 2025-03-17
Martina Hingis is referenced as one of the youngest winners of the Indian Wells tournament.
Мирра Андреева победила Соболенко в финале турнира в Индиан-Уэллсе — РБКRussia· 2025-03-16Martina Hingis was one of the youngest champions at Indian Wells before Mirra Andreeva.
Masters de Indian Wells 2025: De Dubái a California, la gran eclosión de Mirra Andreeva | Tenis | Deportes
Spain· 2025-03-16Martina Hingis is referenced as one of the youngest winners of the Indian Wells tournament.
Мирра Андреева победила Соболенко в финале турнира в Индиан-Уэллсе — РБКRussia· 2025-03-16Martina Hingis had a stalker who was sentenced to two years in prison after harassing her.
תופעה מטרידה: כוכבות הטניס ואימת הסטוקרים
Israel· 2025-02-22
Martina Hingis is mentioned as one of the great champions who had stalkers.
WTA removes man for exhibiting ‘fixated behaviour’ during Emma Raducanu’s tennis match - Culture
Pakistan· 2025-02-20
Martina Hingis was banned for two years after failing to prove she did not use cocaine.
Ντόπινγκ: Η υπόθεση «Σίνερ» και το ομιχλώδες τοπίο στις ποινές
Greece· 2025-02-19
Martina Hingis was previously penalized for cocaine use, highlighting inconsistencies in doping judgments.
Sinner, perché la Wada ha cercato di condannare un innocente: il caso delle nuotatrici cinesi e Jannik capro espiatorioItaly· 2025-02-16